as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Recent Examples of well-being
These choices were profit-driven and made at the expense of well-being.
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Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Preventive care, which includes routine screenings and annual checkups, is key to identifying health risks early and supporting long-term well-being.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The administration's constant decision to prioritize the dehumanization of immigrants over the well-being of families represents a system of deliberate neglect designed to punish people for searching for a better life.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Preventive care, which includes routine screenings and annual checkups, is key to identifying health risks early and supporting long-term well-being.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The administration's constant decision to prioritize the dehumanization of immigrants over the well-being of families represents a system of deliberate neglect designed to punish people for searching for a better life.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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On Wednesday morning, Coral Springs police discovered Metayer‘s body inside her home while performing a welfare check.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the molestation case, Joseph and Kendra were both charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers are reportedly showing interest in signing him.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe now Global interest has been rising sharply in India's data center space, amid increasing artificial intelligence workloads.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last week, Narges was finally allowed a brief visit with her sister and two lawyers, who were alarmed at how rapidly her health had deteriorated.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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From moldy cheese to meat sitting out overnight, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants in the last two weeks.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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In San Francisco, Louise encounters an influencer who asks strangers on the street to rate their happiness on the same scale.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Conversations full of laughter and happiness.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Matsui was founded in 1726 in the hills overlooking the imperial palace and has been making small-batch sake by hand ever since.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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For business owners, the lesson is not about a shake-up for the sake of shake-up.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the franchisee saw much success between 2013 and 2015, sales began to slump in late 2015.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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